This skin disease causes redness and pimples on the nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead and is often called “adult acne” as the outbreaks can look like acne. Rosacea is physically unpleasant as it may cause burning and soreness in the eyes and eyelids. More importantly, it can also take a heavy toll on your mental wellbeing.
What Causes Rosacea?
This skin condition seems to affect people wh...
Last month, we shared some eye-popping facts with you on how sunburn at any age is bad and can significantly increase your chances of getting cancer. We also shared 4 tips on what to look for, when you’re buying a sunscreen. We continue our re-education with this awesome infographic from The Environmental Working Group.
Stay safe and remember to use your sunscreen every day!
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We all know what it’s like to be embarrassed by our skin. Remember the time your skin broke out just before that dinner date with “the one”, the fun party you’d been looking forward to all month or the big presentation at work? Skin blemishes like acne, eczema, and psoriasis can be isolating and embarrassing…but what if your blemishes were splashed across magazine covers for the entire world t...
Anti-aging is a common concern when it comes to skin care. Some of the complaints associated with mature skin include:
Dryness
Lack-luster complexion and
Fine lines
Uneven texture.
Loss of elasticity
Aging skin doesn’t have to look old. With proper care, mature skin can look years younger. The key is how to care for aging skin.
Our cells slow production as we...
1. Banish acne, whiteheads and blackheads
Four out of 5 people between the ages of 12 to 25 have acne. It occurs when dead cells get caught up in hair follicles due to the overproduction of sebum or oil. This clogs your pores and voila. The development of acne takes place over 2-3 weeks1 before it appears on the surface of the skin so it is important to treat acne proactively.
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Did you know neck skin and facial skin need the same type of care? Most of us invest all our time and products into pampering our faces, only to have our necks give away our real age.
You can use the same products on your neck as you use on your face. Here’s a quick how-to for caring for delicate neck skin:
1. Cleanse
While cleansing your face, make sure to work your way down to your ...
Are you among 1 in 5 Americans suffering from eczema?
The skin is the body’s largest organ. Unfair as it sounds, the outward appearance of our skin and its overall health influences how people think of us, and how we think of ourselves. Which is why a skin condition like eczema can be physically and mentally debilitating.
About Eczema
Eczema is among the most common skin conditions an...
You may have it or heard about someone else who has it. Yes, it is psoriasis and 7.5 million people in the US suffer from this painful disease. Some of you have accepted it and are living with it. The psoriasis has spread enough for some of you, that it makes you conscious and that self-consciousness is affecting your self-esteem and in some cases, drawing you back from everything, creating st...
The light of dawn peeks through your red curtains and into your bed room. You wake up and notice a small red spot on your neck as you recognize your face on the mirror, hanging by your wall. Most Americans would just dismiss it as a minor bug bite but the rest of the US citizens, 16 million to be precise, will tell you that it could be an early sign of rosacea.
For a skin disorder that is w...
